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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.75, 337.72 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.75, 337.72 and 139.84 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 337.72 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/337.72 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 337.72 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 47,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,226.07/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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