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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.13, 337.17 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.13, 337.17 and 189.52 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 337.17 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/337.17 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 337.17 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 63,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,900.46/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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