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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 337.16 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 337.16 and 146.14 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 337.16 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/337.16 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 337.16 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 49,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,272.08/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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