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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 365.94 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 365.94 and 187 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 365.94 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/365.94 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 365.94 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 68,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,430.78/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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