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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 366.86 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 366.86 and 129.02 is: 193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 366.86 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/366.86 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 366.86 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 47,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332.28/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.34

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