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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 336.90 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 336.90 and 139.23 is: 192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 336.90 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/336.90 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 336.90 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 46,906.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,906.59/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.13

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