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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.27 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.27 and 139.48 is: 192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.27 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.27 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.27 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 47,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,042.42/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.45

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