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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 337.15 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 337.15 and 146.09 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 337.15 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/337.15 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 337.15 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 49,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254.24/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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