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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.94, 338.01 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.94, 338.01 and 140.03 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.94 : 338.01 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.94/338.01 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.94x = 338.01 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.94x = 47,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,329.85/244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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