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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 337.08 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 337.08 and 133.73 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 337.08 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/337.08 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 337.08 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 45,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,077.12/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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