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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 508.12 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 508.12 and 133.41 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 508.12 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/508.12 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 508.12 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 67,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,787.62/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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