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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 337.59 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 337.59 and 139.77 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 337.59 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/337.59 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 337.59 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 47,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184.95/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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