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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 337.72 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 337.72 and 146.48 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 337.72 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/337.72 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 337.72 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 49,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,469.23/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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