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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 366.05 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 366.05 and 186.33 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 366.05 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/366.05 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 366.05 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 68,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,206.10/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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