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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 336.89 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 336.89 and 188.43 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 336.89 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/336.89 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 336.89 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 63,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,479.24/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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