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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 365.96 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 365.96 and 128.42 is: 192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 365.96 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/365.96 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 365.96 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 46,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996.58/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.45

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