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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 507.73 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 507.73 and 133.20 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 507.73 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/507.73 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 507.73 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 67,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,631.71/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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