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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 336.90 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 336.90 and 188.43 is: 259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 336.90 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/336.90 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 336.90 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 63,482.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,482.07/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.79

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