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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.52 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.52 and 141.04 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.52 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.52 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.52 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 47,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,603.82/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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