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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 507.87 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 507.87 and 133.33 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 507.87 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/507.87 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 507.87 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 67,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,714.31/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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