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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 365.90 and 183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 365.90 and 183.29 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 365.90 = 183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/365.90 = 183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 365.90 × 183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 67,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,065.81/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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