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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.51, 337.44 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.51, 337.44 and 139.57 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.51 : 337.44 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.51/337.44 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.51x = 337.44 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.51x = 47,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097.69/244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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