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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 337.83 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 337.83 and 138.48 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 337.83 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/337.83 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 337.83 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 46,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,782.70/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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