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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.94, 337.97 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.94, 337.97 and 145.34 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.94 : 337.97 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.94/337.97 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.94x = 337.97 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.94x = 49,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,118.94/244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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