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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 364.71 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 364.71 and 186.06 is: 278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 364.71 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/364.71 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 364.71 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 67,857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,857.94/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.53

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