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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.51, 366.80 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.51, 366.80 and 90.40 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.51 : 366.80 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.51/366.80 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.51x = 366.80 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.51x = 33,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,158.72/244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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