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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 366.66 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 366.66 and 196.38 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 366.66 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/366.66 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 366.66 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 72,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,004.69/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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