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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 367.20 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 367.20 and 123.12 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 367.20 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/367.20 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 367.20 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 45,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,209.66/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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