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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 337.08 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 337.08 and 137.92 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 337.08 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/337.08 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 337.08 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 46,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490.07/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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