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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 337.83 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 337.83 and 146.62 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 337.83 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/337.83 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 337.83 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 49,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,532.63/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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