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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 337.39 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 337.39 and 133.96 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 337.39 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/337.39 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 337.39 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 45,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,197.93/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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