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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.54, 337.55 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.54, 337.55 and 151.25 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 337.55 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/337.55 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 337.55 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 51,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,054.74/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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