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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.15, 365.86 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.15, 365.86 and 183.25 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.15 : 365.86 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.15/365.86 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.15x = 365.86 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.15x = 67,041.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,041.10/244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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