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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.23 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.23 and 185.58 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.23 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.23 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.23 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 67,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,593.80/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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