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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 337.13 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 337.13 and 133.77 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 337.13 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/337.13 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 337.13 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 45,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097.88/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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