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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 337.26 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 337.26 and 140.86 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 337.26 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/337.26 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 337.26 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 47,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,506.44/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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