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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 366.40 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 366.40 and 122.68 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 366.40 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/366.40 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 366.40 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 44,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949.95/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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