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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.10, 336.66 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.10, 336.66 and 185.96 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.10 : 336.66 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.10/336.66 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.10x = 336.66 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.10x = 62,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,605.29/244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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