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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 337.89 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 337.89 and 139.93 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 337.89 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/337.89 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 337.89 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 47,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,279.84/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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