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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 337.56 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 337.56 and 146.43 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 337.56 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/337.56 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 337.56 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 49,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,428.91/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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