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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 337.12 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 337.12 and 195.52 is: 269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 337.12 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/337.12 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 337.12 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 65,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,913.70/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.43

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