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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 337.95 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 337.95 and 146.73 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 337.95 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/337.95 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 337.95 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 49,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,587.40/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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