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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.97, 508.26 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.97, 508.26 and 133.64 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.97 : 508.26 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.97/508.26 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.97x = 508.26 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.97x = 67,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,922.98/338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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