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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 366.50 and 183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 366.50 and 183.61 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 366.50 = 183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/366.50 = 183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 366.50 × 183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 67,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,293.07/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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