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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.63, 337.62 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.63, 337.62 and 139.73 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.63 : 337.62 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.63/337.62 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.63x = 337.62 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.63x = 47,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175.77/244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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