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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 367.19 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 367.19 and 137.28 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 367.19 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/367.19 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 367.19 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 50,407.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,407.84/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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