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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.25, 365.85 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.25, 365.85 and 192.65 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.25 : 365.85 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.25/365.85 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.25x = 365.85 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.25x = 70,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,479.17/244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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