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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 366.96 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 366.96 and 142 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 366.96 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/366.96 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 366.96 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 52,108.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,108.32/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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