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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 364.71 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 364.71 and 186.08 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 364.71 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/364.71 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 364.71 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 67,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,865.24/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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