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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 506.79 and 121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 506.79 and 121.39 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 506.79 = 121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/506.79 = 121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 506.79 × 121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 61,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,519.24/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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