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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.65, 337.62 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.65, 337.62 and 146.40 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.65 : 337.62 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.65/337.62 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.65x = 337.62 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.65x = 49,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,427.57/244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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