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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 337.65 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 337.65 and 195.66 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 337.65 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/337.65 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 337.65 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 66,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,064.60/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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