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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.43, 337.31 and 133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.43, 337.31 and 133.90 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.43 : 337.31 = 133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.43/337.31 = 133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.43x = 337.31 × 133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.43x = 45,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165.56/244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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