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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 367.30 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 367.30 and 136.86 is: 205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 367.30 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/367.30 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 367.30 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 50,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,268.68/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.30

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