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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 366.82 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 366.82 and 122.72 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 366.82 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/366.82 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 366.82 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 45,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016.15/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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