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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 367.40 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 367.40 and 129.38 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 367.40 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/367.40 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 367.40 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 47,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532.70/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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