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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 366.45 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 366.45 and 186.79 is: 279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 366.45 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/366.45 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 366.45 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 68,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,449.20/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.77

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