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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 366.81 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 366.81 and 196.62 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 366.81 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/366.81 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 366.81 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 72,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,122.18/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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