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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 366.18 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 366.18 and 73.14 is: 109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 366.18 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/366.18 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 366.18 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 26,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782.41/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.70

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