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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 367.26 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 367.26 and 82.50 is: 123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 367.26 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/367.26 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 367.26 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 30,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,298.95/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.77

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