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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 337.60 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 337.60 and 198.06 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 337.60 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/337.60 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 337.60 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 66,862.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,862.87/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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