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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 365.90 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 365.90 and 141.58 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 365.90 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/365.90 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 365.90 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 51,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,804.12/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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