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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.32 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.32 and 139.56 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.32 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.32 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.32 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 47,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,076.38/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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