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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 506.93 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 506.93 and 184.10 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 506.93 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/506.93 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 506.93 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 93,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,322.36/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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