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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 366.28 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 366.28 and 183.64 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 366.28 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/366.28 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 366.28 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 67,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,263.66/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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