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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 366.51 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 366.51 and 82.13 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 366.51 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/366.51 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 366.51 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 30,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,101.47/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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