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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 337.84 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 337.84 and 195.24 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 337.84 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/337.84 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 337.84 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 65,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,960.66/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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