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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.51, 366.42 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.51, 366.42 and 141.82 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.51 : 366.42 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.51/366.42 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.51x = 366.42 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.51x = 51,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,963.14/244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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