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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.44 and 139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.44 and 139.61 is: 192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.44 = 139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.44 = 139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.44 × 139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 47,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,108.31/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.65

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