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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 366.29 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 366.29 and 81.93 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 366.29 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/366.29 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 366.29 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 30,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,009.73/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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