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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.39, 337.23 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.39, 337.23 and 146.13 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.39 : 337.23 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.39/337.23 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.39x = 337.23 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.39x = 49,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,277.00/244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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