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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 365.78 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 365.78 and 128.50 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 365.78 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/365.78 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 365.78 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 47,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,002.73/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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