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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 338.05 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 338.05 and 140.07 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 338.05 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/338.05 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 338.05 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 47,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349.32/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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