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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 336.48 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 336.48 and 194.84 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 336.48 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/336.48 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 336.48 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 65,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,559.76/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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