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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 365.80 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 365.80 and 147.75 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 365.80 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/365.80 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 365.80 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 54,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,046.58/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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