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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 336.74 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 336.74 and 139.10 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 336.74 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/336.74 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 336.74 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 46,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,840.71/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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