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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 366.54 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 366.54 and 136.18 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 366.54 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/366.54 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 366.54 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 49,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,915.42/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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