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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 337.76 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 337.76 and 141.24 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 337.76 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/337.76 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 337.76 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 47,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,705.22/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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