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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 366.84 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 366.84 and 140.58 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 366.84 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/366.84 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 366.84 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 51,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,570.37/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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