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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 337.92 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 337.92 and 141.38 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 337.92 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/337.92 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 337.92 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 47,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,774.42/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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