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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 366.99 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 366.99 and 122.86 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 366.99 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/366.99 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 366.99 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 45,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,088.39/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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