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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.63, 337.86 and 190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.63, 337.86 and 190.03 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.63 : 337.86 = 190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.63/337.86 = 190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.63x = 337.86 × 190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.63x = 64,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,203.54/244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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