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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 366 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 366 and 186.93 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 366 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/366 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 366 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 68,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,416.38/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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