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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 337.97 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 337.97 and 145.31 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 337.97 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/337.97 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 337.97 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 49,111.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,111.00/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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