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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 366.83 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 366.83 and 141.86 is: 212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 366.83 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/366.83 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 366.83 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 52,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,038.71/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.94

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