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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.01, 336.74 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.01, 336.74 and 133.49 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.01 : 336.74 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.01/336.74 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.01x = 336.74 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.01x = 44,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950.83/244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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