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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 337.10 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 337.10 and 133.75 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 337.10 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/337.10 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 337.10 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 45,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,084.77/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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