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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 505.95 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 505.95 and 183.57 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 505.95 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/505.95 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 505.95 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 92,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,878.92/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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