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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 336.99 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 336.99 and 188.99 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 336.99 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/336.99 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 336.99 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 63,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,687.74/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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