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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.20 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.20 and 146.26 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.20 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.20 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.20 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 49,318.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,318.87/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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