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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 366.91 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 366.91 and 190.85 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 366.91 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/366.91 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 366.91 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 70,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,022.46/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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