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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 337.95 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 337.95 and 146.70 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 337.95 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/337.95 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 337.95 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 49,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,577.27/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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