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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 367.14 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 367.14 and 184.02 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 367.14 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/367.14 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 367.14 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 67,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,561.10/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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