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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 367.61 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 367.61 and 123.26 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 367.61 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/367.61 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 367.61 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 45,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,309.15/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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