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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.94, 367.38 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.94, 367.38 and 123.30 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.94 : 367.38 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.94/367.38 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.94x = 367.38 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.94x = 45,297.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297.95/244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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