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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 336.72 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 336.72 and 140.52 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 336.72 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/336.72 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 336.72 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 47,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,315.89/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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