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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 366.86 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 366.86 and 136.49 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 366.86 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/366.86 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 366.86 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 50,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071.23/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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