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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 365.78 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 365.78 and 135.92 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 365.78 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/365.78 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 365.78 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 49,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,716.82/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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