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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.54, 508.02 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.54, 508.02 and 133.07 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.54 : 508.02 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.54/508.02 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.54x = 508.02 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.54x = 67,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,603.49/338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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