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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 337.46 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 337.46 and 189.05 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 337.46 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/337.46 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 337.46 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 63,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,794.18/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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