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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 336.99 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 336.99 and 189.01 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 336.99 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/336.99 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 336.99 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 63,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,694.48/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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