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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.51, 337.43 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.51, 337.43 and 146.25 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.51 : 337.43 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.51/337.43 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.51x = 337.43 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.51x = 49,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,349.14/244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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