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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.41 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.41 and 141.06 is: 194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.41 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.41 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.41 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 47,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,595.05/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.66

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