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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.71, 508.19 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.71, 508.19 and 133.42 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.71 : 508.19 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.71/508.19 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.71x = 508.19 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.71x = 67,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,802.48/338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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