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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 366.21 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 366.21 and 186.37 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 366.21 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/366.21 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 366.21 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 68,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,250.56/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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