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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 337.72 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 337.72 and 192.36 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 337.72 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/337.72 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 337.72 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 64,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,961.17/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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