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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 337.43 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 337.43 and 197.94 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 337.43 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/337.43 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 337.43 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 66,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,789.90/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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