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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 364.54 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 364.54 and 185.27 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 364.54 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/364.54 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 364.54 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 67,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538.33/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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