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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.06, 336.82 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.06, 336.82 and 188.70 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.06 : 336.82 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.06/336.82 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.06x = 336.82 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.06x = 63,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,557.93/244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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