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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 367.92 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 367.92 and 206.60 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 367.92 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/367.92 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 367.92 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 76,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,010.43/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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