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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.25, 365.64 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.25, 365.64 and 186.69 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.25 : 365.64 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.25/365.64 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.25x = 365.64 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.25x = 68,261.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,261.33/244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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