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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 366.89 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 366.89 and 136.71 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 366.89 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/366.89 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 366.89 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 50,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,156.85/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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