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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 366.79 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 366.79 and 142.09 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 366.79 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/366.79 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 366.79 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 52,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,117.19/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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