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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 337.04 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 337.04 and 188.76 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 337.04 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/337.04 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 337.04 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 63,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,619.67/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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