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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 364.82 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 364.82 and 182.39 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 364.82 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/364.82 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 364.82 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 66,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,536.78/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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