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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 337.16 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 337.16 and 186.01 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 337.16 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/337.16 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 337.16 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 62,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,712.52/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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