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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 367.14 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 367.14 and 82.52 is: 123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 367.14 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/367.14 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 367.14 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 30,296.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,296.39/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.80

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