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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 366.71 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 366.71 and 129.06 is: 193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 366.71 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/366.71 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 366.71 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 47,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,326.95/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.34

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