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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 367.40 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 367.40 and 136.73 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 367.40 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/367.40 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 367.40 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 50,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,234.60/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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