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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 367.53 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 367.53 and 191.02 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 367.53 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/367.53 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 367.53 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 70,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,205.58/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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