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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.77, 507.92 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.77, 507.92 and 133.36 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.77 : 507.92 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.77/507.92 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.77x = 507.92 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.77x = 67,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,734.27/338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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