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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 506.36 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 506.36 and 183.52 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 506.36 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/506.36 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 506.36 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 92,927.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,927.19/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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