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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 337.82 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 337.82 and 139.88 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 337.82 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/337.82 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 337.82 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 47,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254.26/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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