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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 337.80 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 337.80 and 146.51 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 337.80 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/337.80 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 337.80 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 49,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,491.08/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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