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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.59 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.59 and 189.18 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.59 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.59 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.59 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 63,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,865.28/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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