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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.53, 508.02 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.53, 508.02 and 133.19 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.53 : 508.02 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.53/508.02 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.53x = 508.02 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.53x = 67,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,665.66/338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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