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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 337.86 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 337.86 and 151.65 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 337.86 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/337.86 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 337.86 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 51,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,236.47/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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