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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 507.92 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 507.92 and 133.25 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 507.92 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/507.92 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 507.92 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 67,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,677.13/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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