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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 337.97 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 337.97 and 139.97 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 337.97 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/337.97 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 337.97 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 47,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,306.86/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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