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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.10, 337.02 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.10, 337.02 and 195.40 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.10 : 337.02 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.10/337.02 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.10x = 337.02 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.10x = 65,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,853.71/244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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