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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 366.71 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 366.71 and 186.44 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 366.71 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/366.71 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 366.71 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 68,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,366.65/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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