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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 337.24 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 337.24 and 140.88 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 337.24 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/337.24 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 337.24 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 47,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,510.37/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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