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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 337.15 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 337.15 and 189.55 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 337.15 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/337.15 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 337.15 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 63,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,905.10/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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