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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.43, 337.32 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.43, 337.32 and 139.52 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.43 : 337.32 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.43/337.32 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.43x = 337.32 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.43x = 47,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,063.73/244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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