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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 366.51 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 366.51 and 140.17 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 366.51 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/366.51 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 366.51 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 51,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,373.71/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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