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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.53, 337.45 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.53, 337.45 and 134.00 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.53 : 337.45 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.53/337.45 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.53x = 337.45 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.53x = 45,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,220.26/244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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