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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 337.78 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 337.78 and 145.20 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 337.78 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/337.78 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 337.78 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 49,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,045.66/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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