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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 337.73 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 337.73 and 189.86 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 337.73 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/337.73 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 337.73 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 64,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,118.78/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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