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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.54 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.54 and 86.12 is: 129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.54 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.54 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.54 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 31,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566.42/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.14

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