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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.52, 364.60 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.52, 364.60 and 185.96 is: 278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.52 : 364.60 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.52/364.60 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.52x = 364.60 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.52x = 67,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,801.02/243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.42

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