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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 337.03 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 337.03 and 140.75 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 337.03 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/337.03 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 337.03 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 47,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,436.97/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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