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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 337.51 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 337.51 and 145.05 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 337.51 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/337.51 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 337.51 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 48,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,954.14/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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