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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.39, 337.62 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.39, 337.62 and 192.16 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.39 : 337.62 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.39/337.62 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.39x = 337.62 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.39x = 64,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,877.06/244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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