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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 337.54 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 337.54 and 134.08 is: 185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 337.54 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/337.54 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 337.54 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 45,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,257.36/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.02

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