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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 506.80 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 506.80 and 183.70 is: 275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 506.80 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/506.80 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 506.80 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 93,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,099.16/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.36

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