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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 366.76 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 366.76 and 141.88 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 366.76 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/366.76 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 366.76 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 52,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,035.91/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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