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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 337.08 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 337.08 and 198.06 is: 273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 337.08 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/337.08 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 337.08 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 66,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,762.06/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.53

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