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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 367.38 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 367.38 and 142.14 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 367.38 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/367.38 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 367.38 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 52,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,219.39/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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