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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 337.34 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 337.34 and 139.57 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 337.34 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/337.34 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 337.34 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 47,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080.86/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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