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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 367.17 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 367.17 and 136.18 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 367.17 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/367.17 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 367.17 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 50,001.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,001.21/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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