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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 366.97 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 366.97 and 71.27 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 366.97 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/366.97 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 366.97 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 26,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153.28/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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