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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 336.46 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 336.46 and 186.12 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 336.46 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/336.46 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 336.46 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 62,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,621.94/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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