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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.95, 366.78 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.95, 366.78 and 195.97 is: 293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.95 : 366.78 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.95/366.78 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.95x = 366.78 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.95x = 71,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,877.88/244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.44

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