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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.51, 365.99 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.51, 365.99 and 136.03 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.51 : 365.99 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.51/365.99 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.51x = 365.99 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.51x = 49,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784.94/244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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