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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 337.90 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 337.90 and 146.61 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 337.90 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/337.90 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 337.90 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 49,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,539.52/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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