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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 336.91 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 336.91 and 187.91 is: 259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 336.91 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/336.91 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 336.91 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 63,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,308.76/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.44

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