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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 337.16 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 337.16 and 133.80 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 337.16 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/337.16 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 337.16 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 45,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112.01/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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