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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.39, 337.19 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.39, 337.19 and 144.80 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.39 : 337.19 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.39/337.19 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.39x = 337.19 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.39x = 48,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,826.37/244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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