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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.55, 507.56 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.55, 507.56 and 130.26 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.55 : 507.56 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.55/507.56 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.55x = 507.56 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.55x = 66,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,114.11/338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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