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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 366.19 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 366.19 and 114.20 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 366.19 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/366.19 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 366.19 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 41,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,818.58/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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