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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.26 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.26 and 186.44 is: 257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.26 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.26 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.26 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 62,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,878.75/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.15

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