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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 367.21 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 367.21 and 183.92 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 367.21 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/367.21 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 367.21 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 67,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,537.72/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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