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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 363.70 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 363.70 and 185.50 is: 277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 363.70 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/363.70 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 363.70 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 67,466.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,466.35/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.53

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