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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 337 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 337 and 202.93 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 337 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/337 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 337 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 68,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,387.41/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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