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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 337.26 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 337.26 and 146.12 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 337.26 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/337.26 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 337.26 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 49,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,280.43/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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