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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 336.28 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 336.28 and 188.68 is: 260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 336.28 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/336.28 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 336.28 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 63,449.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,449.31/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.00

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