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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 336.71 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 336.71 and 197.51 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 336.71 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/336.71 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 336.71 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 66,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,502.40/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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