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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 367.17 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 367.17 and 140.79 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 367.17 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/367.17 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 367.17 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 51,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,693.86/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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