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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 337.32 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 337.32 and 139.50 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 337.32 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/337.32 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 337.32 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 47,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,056.14/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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