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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 365.46 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 365.46 and 141.60 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 365.46 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/365.46 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 365.46 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 51,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,749.14/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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