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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 508.44 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 508.44 and 133.54 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 508.44 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/508.44 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 508.44 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 67,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,897.08/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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