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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 365.64 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 365.64 and 183.22 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 365.64 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/365.64 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 365.64 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 66,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,992.56/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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