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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.34, 337.44 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.34, 337.44 and 192.50 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.34 : 337.44 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.34/337.44 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.34x = 337.44 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.34x = 64,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,957.20/244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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