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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 366.85 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 366.85 and 136.39 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 366.85 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/366.85 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 366.85 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 50,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,034.67/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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