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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 365.85 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 365.85 and 189.78 is: 284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 365.85 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/365.85 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 365.85 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 69,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,431.01/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.53

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