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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 506.80 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 506.80 and 183.66 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 506.80 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/506.80 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 506.80 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 93,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,078.89/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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