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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 337.72 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 337.72 and 193.04 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 337.72 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/337.72 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 337.72 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 65,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,193.47/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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