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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.46 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.46 and 141 is: 194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.46 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.46 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.46 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 47,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,581.86/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.59

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