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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.53, 337.29 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.53, 337.29 and 149.96 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.53 : 337.29 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.53/337.29 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.53x = 337.29 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.53x = 50,578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,578.32/244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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