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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 337.33 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 337.33 and 194.61 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 337.33 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/337.33 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 337.33 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 65,646.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,646.04/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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