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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.27, 337.22 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.27, 337.22 and 188.88 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.27 : 337.22 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.27/337.22 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.27x = 337.22 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.27x = 63,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,694.11/244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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