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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 367.83 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 367.83 and 193.93 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 367.83 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/367.83 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 367.83 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 71,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,333.27/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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