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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.13, 336.90 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.13, 336.90 and 149.58 is: 206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 336.90 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/336.90 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 336.90 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 50,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,393.50/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.42

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