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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 366.65 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 366.65 and 141.90 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 366.65 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/366.65 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 366.65 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 52,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,027.64/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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