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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.06, 366.93 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.06, 366.93 and 198.73 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.06 : 366.93 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.06/366.93 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.06x = 366.93 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.06x = 72,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,920.00/244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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