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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.15, 365.74 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.15, 365.74 and 141.37 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.15 : 365.74 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.15/365.74 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.15x = 365.74 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.15x = 51,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,704.66/244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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