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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 337.68 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 337.68 and 139.78 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 337.68 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/337.68 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 337.68 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 47,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200.91/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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