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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 337.93 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 337.93 and 139.97 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 337.93 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/337.93 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 337.93 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 47,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300.56/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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