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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 367.85 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 367.85 and 135.20 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 367.85 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/367.85 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 367.85 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 49,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,733.32/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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