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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 337.56 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 337.56 and 139.71 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 337.56 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/337.56 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 337.56 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 47,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,160.51/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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