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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 337.28 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 337.28 and 182.09 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 337.28 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/337.28 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 337.28 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 61,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,412.72/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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