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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.71, 507.74 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.71, 507.74 and 133.21 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.71 : 507.74 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.71/507.74 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.71x = 507.74 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.71x = 67,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,634.11/338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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