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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.65, 337.73 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.65, 337.73 and 146.39 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.65 : 337.73 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.65/337.73 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.65x = 337.73 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.65x = 49,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,440.19/244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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