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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 506.50 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 506.50 and 183.62 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 506.50 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/506.50 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 506.50 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 93,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,002.52/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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