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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 367.40 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 367.40 and 136.74 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 367.40 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/367.40 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 367.40 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 50,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238.28/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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