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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 507.64 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 507.64 and 133.10 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 507.64 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/507.64 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 507.64 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 67,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,566.88/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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