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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 337.25 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 337.25 and 139.48 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 337.25 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/337.25 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 337.25 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 47,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037.94/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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