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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 337.62 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 337.62 and 138.30 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 337.62 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/337.62 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 337.62 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 46,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,692.83/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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