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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 337.02 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 337.02 and 188.94 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 337.02 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/337.02 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 337.02 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 63,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676.56/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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