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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 506.67 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 506.67 and 183.90 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 506.67 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/506.67 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 506.67 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 93,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,176.61/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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