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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 364.78 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 364.78 and 184.89 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 364.78 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/364.78 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 364.78 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 67,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,444.17/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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