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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 366.87 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 366.87 and 183.97 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 366.87 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/366.87 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 366.87 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 67,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,491.24/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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