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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 336.62 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 336.62 and 188.87 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 336.62 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/336.62 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 336.62 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 63,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,576.48/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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