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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 366.12 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 366.12 and 187.03 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 366.12 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/366.12 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 366.12 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 68,474.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,474.51/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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