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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 336.88 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 336.88 and 133.59 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 336.88 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/336.88 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 336.88 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 45,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,004.38/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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