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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.31 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.31 and 186.45 is: 279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.31 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.31 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.31 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 68,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,112.05/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.33

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