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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 367.38 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 367.38 and 82.54 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 367.38 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/367.38 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 367.38 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 30,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,323.55/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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