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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 507.62 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 507.62 and 133.13 is: 199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 507.62 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/507.62 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 507.62 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 67,576.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,576.25/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.58

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