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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 366.23 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 366.23 and 81.86 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 366.23 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/366.23 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 366.23 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 29,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,979.79/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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