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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 337.68 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 337.68 and 195.66 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 337.68 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/337.68 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 337.68 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 66,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,070.47/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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