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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 337.00 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 337.00 and 144.58 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 337.00 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/337.00 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 337.00 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 48,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,724.84/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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