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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.94, 338.04 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.94, 338.04 and 138.62 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.94 : 338.04 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.94/338.04 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.94x = 338.04 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.94x = 46,859.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859.10/244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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