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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 337.78 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 337.78 and 151.49 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 337.78 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/337.78 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 337.78 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 51,170.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,170.29/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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