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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.69, 365.72 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.69, 365.72 and 182.14 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.69 : 365.72 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.69/365.72 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.69x = 365.72 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.69x = 66,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,612.24/243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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