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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 366.83 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 366.83 and 136.28 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 366.83 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/366.83 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 366.83 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 49,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,989.08/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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