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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.39, 337.24 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.39, 337.24 and 133.87 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.39 : 337.24 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.39/337.24 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.39x = 337.24 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.39x = 45,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,145.81/244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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