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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 366.53 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 366.53 and 186.50 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 366.53 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/366.53 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 366.53 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 68,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,357.83/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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