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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 506.13 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 506.13 and 183.78 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 506.13 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/506.13 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 506.13 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 93,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,016.57/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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