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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 337.98 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 337.98 and 140.04 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 337.98 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/337.98 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 337.98 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 47,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,331.99/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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