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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 337.64 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 337.64 and 139.80 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 337.64 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/337.64 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 337.64 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 47,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,201.37/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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