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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 337.35 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 337.35 and 139.58 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 337.35 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/337.35 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 337.35 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 47,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,087.81/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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