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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 367.13 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 367.13 and 142.16 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 367.13 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/367.13 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 367.13 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 52,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,189.72/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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