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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 366.42 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 366.42 and 195.74 is: 293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 366.42 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/366.42 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 366.42 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 71,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,723.05/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.06

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