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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 365.82 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 365.82 and 186.11 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 365.82 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/365.82 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 365.82 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 68,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,082.76/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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