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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 365.88 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 365.88 and 130 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 365.88 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/365.88 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 365.88 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 47,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,564.40/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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