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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 507.91 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 507.91 and 133.20 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 507.91 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/507.91 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 507.91 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 67,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,653.61/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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