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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 337.26 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 337.26 and 133.87 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 337.26 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/337.26 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 337.26 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 45,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,149.29/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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