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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 336.61 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 336.61 and 188.93 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 336.61 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/336.61 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 336.61 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 63,595.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,595.73/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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