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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 366.62 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 366.62 and 183.65 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 366.62 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/366.62 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 366.62 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 67,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,327.01/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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