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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.54, 337.35 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.54, 337.35 and 146.26 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 337.35 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/337.35 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 337.35 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 49,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,341.18/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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