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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 366.97 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 366.97 and 129.26 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 366.97 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/366.97 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 366.97 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 47,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,432.38/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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