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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 506.79 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 506.79 and 183.80 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 506.79 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/506.79 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 506.79 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 93,149.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,149.27/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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