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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 337.06 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 337.06 and 139.38 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 337.06 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/337.06 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 337.06 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 46,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,979.42/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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