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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.21 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.21 and 146.14 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.21 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.21 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.21 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 49,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,279.87/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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