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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.53, 337.45 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.53, 337.45 and 141.03 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.53 : 337.45 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.53/337.45 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.53x = 337.45 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.53x = 47,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,590.57/244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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