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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 365.85 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 365.85 and 182.88 is: 274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 365.85 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/365.85 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 365.85 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 66,906.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,906.65/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.42

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