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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 367.26 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 367.26 and 82.59 is: 123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 367.26 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/367.26 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 367.26 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 30,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,332.00/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.84

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