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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 337.68 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 337.68 and 146.44 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 337.68 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/337.68 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 337.68 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 49,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449.86/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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