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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 367.18 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 367.18 and 142.02 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 367.18 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/367.18 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 367.18 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 52,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,147.35/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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