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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 336.98 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 336.98 and 139.30 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 336.98 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/336.98 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 336.98 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 46,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,939.63/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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