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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 508.40 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 508.40 and 133.50 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 508.40 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/508.40 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 508.40 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 67,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,871.40/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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