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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 337.47 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 337.47 and 189.07 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 337.47 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/337.47 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 337.47 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 63,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,805.45/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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