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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 366.89 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 366.89 and 196.26 is: 293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 366.89 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/366.89 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 366.89 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 72,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,004.85/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.98

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