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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 365.45 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 365.45 and 141.62 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 365.45 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/365.45 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 365.45 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 51,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,752.49/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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