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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.53, 366.86 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.53, 366.86 and 122.88 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.53 : 366.86 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.53/366.86 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.53x = 366.86 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.53x = 45,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,079.76/244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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