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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.54 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.54 and 146.30 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.54 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.54 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.54 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 49,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,380.05/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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