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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.24 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.24 and 142.52 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.24 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.24 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.24 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 52,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339.04/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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