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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 337.52 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 337.52 and 189.06 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 337.52 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/337.52 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 337.52 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 63,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,811.53/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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