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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.42 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.42 and 133.99 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.42 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.42 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.42 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 45,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,209.48/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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