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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.90, 365.82 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.90, 365.82 and 183.42 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.90 : 365.82 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.90/365.82 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.90x = 365.82 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.90x = 67,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,098.70/243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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