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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 337.49 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 337.49 and 134.03 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 337.49 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/337.49 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 337.49 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 45,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,232.43/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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