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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 367.38 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 367.38 and 114.92 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 367.38 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/367.38 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 367.38 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 42,219.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,219.31/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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