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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 338.03 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 338.03 and 146.68 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 338.03 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/338.03 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 338.03 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 49,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582.24/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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