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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 336.74 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 336.74 and 139.16 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 336.74 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/336.74 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 336.74 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 46,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860.74/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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