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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 337.13 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 337.13 and 146.06 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 337.13 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/337.13 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 337.13 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 49,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,238.79/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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