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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.15, 336.88 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.15, 336.88 and 140.63 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.15 : 336.88 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.15/336.88 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.15x = 336.88 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.15x = 47,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,375.43/244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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