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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 366.59 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 366.59 and 141.66 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 366.59 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/366.59 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 366.59 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 51,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,931.14/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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