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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 366.12 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 366.12 and 183.47 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 366.12 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/366.12 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 366.12 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 67,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,170.21/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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