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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 366.93 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 366.93 and 183.74 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 366.93 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/366.93 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 366.93 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 67,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,417.88/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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