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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 336.56 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 336.56 and 194.48 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 336.56 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/336.56 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 336.56 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 65,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,451.85/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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