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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 366.38 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 366.38 and 183.40 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 366.38 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/366.38 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 366.38 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 67,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,194.09/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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