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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 506.37 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 506.37 and 183.92 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 506.37 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/506.37 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 506.37 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 93,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,131.57/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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