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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 338.04 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 338.04 and 146.66 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 338.04 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/338.04 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 338.04 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 49,576.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,576.95/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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