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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.65, 366.49 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.65, 366.49 and 141.87 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.65 : 366.49 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.65/366.49 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.65x = 366.49 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.65x = 51,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,993.94/244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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