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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 337.23 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 337.23 and 133.85 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 337.23 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/337.23 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 337.23 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 45,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,139.08/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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