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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.93, 508.63 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.93, 508.63 and 133.50 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.93 : 508.63 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.93/508.63 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.93x = 508.63 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.93x = 67,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,901.07/338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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