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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 366.21 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 366.21 and 81.86 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 366.21 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/366.21 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 366.21 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 29,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,977.95/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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