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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 337.56 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 337.56 and 151.40 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 337.56 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/337.56 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 337.56 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 51,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,106.58/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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