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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 365.54 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 365.54 and 186.74 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 365.54 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/365.54 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 365.54 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 68,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,260.94/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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