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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 337.02 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 337.02 and 146.02 is: 201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 337.02 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/337.02 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 337.02 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 49,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,211.66/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.54

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