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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 366.65 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 366.65 and 141.95 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 366.65 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/366.65 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 366.65 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 52,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,043.42/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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