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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.44 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.44 and 192.96 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.44 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.44 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.44 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 65,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,112.42/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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