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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 366.39 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 366.39 and 128.72 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 366.39 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/366.39 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 366.39 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 47,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,162.64/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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