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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,187.90 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,187.90 and 244.13 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,187.90 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,187.90 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,187.90 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 290,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,003.78/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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