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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.39, 366.38 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.39, 366.38 and 140.25 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.39 : 366.38 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.39/366.38 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.39x = 366.38 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.39x = 51,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,384.09/244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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