Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 336.72 and 140.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 244, 336.72 and 140.50 is: 193.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244 : 336.72 = 140.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244/336.72 = 140.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244x = 336.72 × 140.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244x = 47,309.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,309.16/244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193.89
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