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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 336.86 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 336.86 and 143.20 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 336.86 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/336.86 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 336.86 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 48,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,236.79/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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