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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 366.76 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 366.76 and 141.80 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 366.76 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/366.76 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 366.76 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 52,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,006.57/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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