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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.71 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.71 and 195.60 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.71 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.71 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.71 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 66,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,056.08/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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