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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 337.21 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 337.21 and 133.84 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 337.21 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/337.21 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 337.21 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 45,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,131.01/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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