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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.06, 505.73 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.06, 505.73 and 183.09 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.06 : 505.73 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.06/505.73 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.06x = 505.73 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.06x = 92,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,594.11/337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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