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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 507.90 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 507.90 and 133.25 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 507.90 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/507.90 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 507.90 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 67,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,675.14/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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