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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 336.86 and 185.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 336.86 and 185.89 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 336.86 = 185.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/336.86 = 185.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 336.86 × 185.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 62,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619.37/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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