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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 337.36 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 337.36 and 133.94 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 337.36 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/337.36 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 337.36 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 45,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185.33/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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