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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 365.78 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 365.78 and 182.95 is: 274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 365.78 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/365.78 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 365.78 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 66,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,918.54/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.90

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