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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 337.15 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 337.15 and 139.42 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 337.15 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/337.15 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 337.15 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 47,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,005.26/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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