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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 367.20 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 367.20 and 136.62 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 367.20 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/367.20 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 367.20 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 50,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,166.86/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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