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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 365.15 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 365.15 and 186.90 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 365.15 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/365.15 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 365.15 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 68,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,246.54/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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