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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 338.01 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 338.01 and 146.72 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 338.01 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/338.01 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 338.01 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 49,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,592.83/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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