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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 366.42 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 366.42 and 140.24 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 366.42 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/366.42 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 366.42 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 51,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,385.88/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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