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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 365.75 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 365.75 and 183.11 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 365.75 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/365.75 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 365.75 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 66,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,971.57/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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