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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 366.59 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 366.59 and 183.05 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 366.59 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/366.59 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 366.59 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 67,101.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,101.55/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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