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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 367.36 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 367.36 and 199.62 is: 299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 367.36 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/367.36 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 367.36 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 73,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,332.40/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.44

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