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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.53, 507.65 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.53, 507.65 and 133.07 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.53 : 507.65 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.53/507.65 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.53x = 507.65 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.53x = 67,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,550.53/338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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