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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 337.37 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 337.37 and 189.14 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 337.37 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/337.37 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 337.37 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 63,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,807.53/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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