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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 507.92 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 507.92 and 133.22 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 507.92 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/507.92 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 507.92 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 67,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,661.90/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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