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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 507.63 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 507.63 and 184.39 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 507.63 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/507.63 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 507.63 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 93,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,601.90/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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