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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 336.72 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 336.72 and 188.64 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 336.72 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/336.72 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 336.72 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 63,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,518.86/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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