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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.95, 337.88 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.95, 337.88 and 195.75 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.95 : 337.88 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.95/337.88 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.95x = 337.88 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.95x = 66,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,139.03/244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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