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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 337.79 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 337.79 and 139.88 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 337.79 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/337.79 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 337.79 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 47,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,251.26/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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