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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.56 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.56 and 144.96 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.56 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.56 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.56 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 48,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,930.89/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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