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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 508.10 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 508.10 and 133.37 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 508.10 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/508.10 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 508.10 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 67,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,762.09/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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