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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 337.74 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 337.74 and 146.51 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 337.74 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/337.74 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 337.74 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 49,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,482.29/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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