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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 506.71 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 506.71 and 184.07 is: 275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 506.71 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/506.71 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 506.71 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 93,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,266.66/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.86

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