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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 366.41 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 366.41 and 195.72 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 366.41 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/366.41 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 366.41 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 71,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,712.79/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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