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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 337.30 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 337.30 and 146.27 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 337.30 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/337.30 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 337.30 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 49,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,337.35/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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