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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 366.44 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 366.44 and 195.80 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 366.44 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/366.44 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 366.44 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 71,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,750.02/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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