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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 337.63 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 337.63 and 139.77 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 337.63 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/337.63 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 337.63 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 47,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,190.55/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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