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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 337.77 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 337.77 and 146.61 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 337.77 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/337.77 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 337.77 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 49,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520.46/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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