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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 364.73 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 364.73 and 185.42 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 364.73 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/364.73 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 364.73 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 67,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,628.22/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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