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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 367.31 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 367.31 and 136.42 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 367.31 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/367.31 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 367.31 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 50,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,107.85/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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