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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 337.28 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 337.28 and 146.18 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 337.28 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/337.28 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 337.28 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 49,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,301.17/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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