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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.43, 337.32 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.43, 337.32 and 133.91 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.43 : 337.32 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.43/337.32 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.43x = 337.32 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.43x = 45,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,168.17/244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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