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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 337.04 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 337.04 and 139.31 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 337.04 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/337.04 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 337.04 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 46,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,953.04/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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