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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 337.82 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 337.82 and 189.56 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 337.82 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/337.82 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 337.82 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 64,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,037.16/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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