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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 507.83 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 507.83 and 133.43 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 507.83 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/507.83 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 507.83 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 67,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,756.55/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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