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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 337.97 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 337.97 and 145.28 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 337.97 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/337.97 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 337.97 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 49,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097.87/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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