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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 365.17 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 365.17 and 197.55 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 365.17 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/365.17 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 365.17 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 72,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,138.84/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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