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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.63, 337.59 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.63, 337.59 and 141.13 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.63 : 337.59 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.63/337.59 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.63x = 337.59 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.63x = 47,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,641.68/244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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