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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 366.50 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 366.50 and 141.72 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 366.50 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/366.50 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 366.50 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 51,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,940.38/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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