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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.84 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.84 and 186.44 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.84 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.84 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.84 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 68,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,393.65/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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