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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.02 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.02 and 185.30 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.02 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.02 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.02 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 62,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,448.81/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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