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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 337.61 and 146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 337.61 and 146.29 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 337.61 = 146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/337.61 = 146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 337.61 × 146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 49,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,388.49/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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