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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 365.76 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 365.76 and 135.96 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 365.76 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/365.76 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 365.76 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 49,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,728.73/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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