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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 337.45 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 337.45 and 139.67 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 337.45 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/337.45 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 337.45 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 47,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,131.64/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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