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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 506.54 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 506.54 and 183.94 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 506.54 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/506.54 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 506.54 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 93,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,172.16/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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