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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 337.96 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 337.96 and 146.74 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 337.96 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/337.96 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 337.96 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 49,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,592.25/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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