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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 337.05 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 337.05 and 188.80 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 337.05 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/337.05 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 337.05 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 63,635.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,635.04/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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