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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 365.98 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 365.98 and 196.07 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 365.98 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/365.98 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 365.98 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 71,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,754.89/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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