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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 366.29 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 366.29 and 81.99 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 366.29 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/366.29 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 366.29 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 30,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032.01/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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