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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 337.55 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 337.55 and 146.36 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 337.55 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/337.55 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 337.55 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 49,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401.40/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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