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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 366.84 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 366.84 and 129.22 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 366.84 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/366.84 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 366.84 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 47,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,403.06/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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