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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 337.65 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 337.65 and 146.45 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 337.65 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/337.65 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 337.65 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 49,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447.15/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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