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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 507.81 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 507.81 and 130.32 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 507.81 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/507.81 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 507.81 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 66,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,178.64/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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