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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.01, 366.53 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.01, 366.53 and 186.03 is: 279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.01 : 366.53 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.01/366.53 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.01x = 366.53 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.01x = 68,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,184.65/244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.44

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