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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.34 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.34 and 144.89 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.34 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.34 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.34 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 48,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,877.19/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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