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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.51, 366.44 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.51, 366.44 and 186.52 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.51 : 366.44 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.51/366.44 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.51x = 366.44 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.51x = 68,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,347.94/244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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