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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 365.95 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 365.95 and 141.51 is: 212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 365.95 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/365.95 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 365.95 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 51,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,785.58/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.06

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