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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 366.39 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 366.39 and 141.58 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 366.39 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/366.39 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 366.39 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 51,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,871.66/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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