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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 337.86 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 337.86 and 146.60 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 337.86 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/337.86 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 337.86 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 49,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,528.59/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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