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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.13, 336.87 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.13, 336.87 and 145.91 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 336.87 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/336.87 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 336.87 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 49,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151.02/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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