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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 337.35 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 337.35 and 189.66 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 337.35 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/337.35 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 337.35 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 63,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,981.80/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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