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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 366.60 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 366.60 and 196.63 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 366.60 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/366.60 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 366.60 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 72,084.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,084.56/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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