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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 337.48 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 337.48 and 138.25 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 337.48 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/337.48 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 337.48 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 46,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,655.42/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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