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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.34 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.34 and 149.94 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.34 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.34 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.34 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 50,580.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,580.76/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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