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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.43 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.43 and 133.99 is: 184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.43 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.43 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.43 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 45,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,213.42/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.91

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