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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 367.16 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 367.16 and 129.15 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 367.16 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/367.16 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 367.16 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 47,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,418.07/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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