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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 337.45 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 337.45 and 146.36 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 337.45 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/337.45 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 337.45 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 49,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,389.18/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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