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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 337.17 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 337.17 and 139.45 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 337.17 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/337.17 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 337.17 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 47,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,019.30/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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