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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 367.32 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 367.32 and 129.18 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 367.32 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/367.32 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 367.32 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 47,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,450.40/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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