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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 337.30 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 337.30 and 197.66 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 337.30 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/337.30 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 337.30 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 66,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,671.07/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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