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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.94, 506.66 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.94, 506.66 and 183.93 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.94 : 506.66 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.94/506.66 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.94x = 506.66 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.94x = 93,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,189.97/337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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