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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 337.03 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 337.03 and 191.97 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 337.03 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/337.03 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 337.03 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 64,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,699.17/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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