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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 337.72 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 337.72 and 141.25 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 337.72 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/337.72 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 337.72 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 47,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702.95/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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