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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 367.46 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 367.46 and 142.01 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 367.46 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/367.46 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 367.46 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 52,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,180.45/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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