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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.41, 337.18 and 197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.41, 337.18 and 197.53 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.41 : 337.18 = 197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.41/337.18 = 197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.41x = 337.18 × 197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.41x = 66,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,603.17/244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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