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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 337.48 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 337.48 and 146.40 is: 202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 337.48 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/337.48 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 337.48 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 49,407.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,407.07/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.00

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