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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 338.04 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 338.04 and 189.74 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 338.04 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/338.04 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 338.04 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 64,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,139.71/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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