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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.75, 337.71 and 146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.75, 337.71 and 146.53 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 337.71 = 146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/337.71 = 146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 337.71 × 146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 49,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,484.65/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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