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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 365.76 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 365.76 and 186.54 is: 279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 365.76 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/365.76 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 365.76 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 68,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,228.87/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.33

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