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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 337.90 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 337.90 and 186.64 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 337.90 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/337.90 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 337.90 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 63,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,065.66/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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