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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 337.95 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 337.95 and 146.63 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 337.95 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/337.95 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 337.95 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 49,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,553.61/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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