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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 337.14 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 337.14 and 146.07 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 337.14 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/337.14 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 337.14 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 49,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246.04/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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