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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 364.88 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 364.88 and 185.07 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 364.88 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/364.88 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 364.88 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 67,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,527.42/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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