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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 337.56 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 337.56 and 146.35 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 337.56 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/337.56 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 337.56 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 49,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401.91/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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