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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 367.18 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 367.18 and 129.20 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 367.18 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/367.18 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 367.18 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 47,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,439.66/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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