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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 366.65 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 366.65 and 136.23 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 366.65 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/366.65 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 366.65 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 49,948.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,948.05/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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