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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.63 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.63 and 141.64 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.63 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.63 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.63 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 51,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,929.47/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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