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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 337.19 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 337.19 and 139.44 is: 192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 337.19 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/337.19 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 337.19 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 47,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017.08/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.43

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