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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 337.80 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 337.80 and 151.50 is: 209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 337.80 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/337.80 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 337.80 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 51,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,176.70/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.11

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