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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 336.62 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 336.62 and 188.96 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 336.62 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/336.62 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 336.62 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 63,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,606.03/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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