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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 506.93 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 506.93 and 183.89 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 506.93 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/506.93 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 506.93 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 93,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,219.71/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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