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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 337.37 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 337.37 and 146.26 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 337.37 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/337.37 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 337.37 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 49,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,343.74/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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