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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.34, 337.18 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.34, 337.18 and 133.82 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.34 : 337.18 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.34/337.18 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.34x = 337.18 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.34x = 45,119.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,119.07/244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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