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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 337.71 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 337.71 and 145.19 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 337.71 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/337.71 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 337.71 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 49,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,033.50/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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