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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 336.78 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 336.78 and 195.06 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 336.78 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/336.78 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 336.78 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 65,692.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,692.31/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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