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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 365.56 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 365.56 and 141.29 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 365.56 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/365.56 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 365.56 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 51,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,649.97/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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