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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.15, 365.89 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.15, 365.89 and 122.38 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.15 : 365.89 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.15/365.89 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.15x = 365.89 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.15x = 44,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,777.62/244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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