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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 506.94 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 506.94 and 183.80 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 506.94 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/506.94 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 506.94 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 93,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,175.57/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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