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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 337.97 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 337.97 and 189.97 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 337.97 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/337.97 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 337.97 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 64,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,204.16/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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