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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 337.19 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 337.19 and 133.82 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 337.19 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/337.19 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 337.19 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 45,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122.43/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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