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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 366.74 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 366.74 and 142.01 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 366.74 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/366.74 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 366.74 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 52,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,080.75/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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