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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 367.29 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 367.29 and 71.54 is: 107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 367.29 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/367.29 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 367.29 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 26,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,275.47/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.31

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