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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.32, 506.84 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.32, 506.84 and 186 is: 278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.32 : 506.84 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.32/506.84 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.32x = 506.84 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.32x = 94,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,272.24/338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.65

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