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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 507.98 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 507.98 and 133.40 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 507.98 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/507.98 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 507.98 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 67,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764.53/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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