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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 338.07 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 338.07 and 146.68 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 338.07 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/338.07 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 338.07 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 49,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,588.11/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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