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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 336.90 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 336.90 and 188.88 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 336.90 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/336.90 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 336.90 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 63,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,633.67/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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