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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.18 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.18 and 146.12 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.18 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.18 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.18 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 49,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,268.74/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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