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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 364.98 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 364.98 and 185.82 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 364.98 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/364.98 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 364.98 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 67,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,820.58/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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