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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 337.11 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 337.11 and 139.41 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 337.11 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/337.11 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 337.11 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 46,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996.51/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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