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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 338.08 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 338.08 and 146.74 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 338.08 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/338.08 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 338.08 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 49,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,609.86/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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