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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.65, 337.63 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.65, 337.63 and 134.13 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.65 : 337.63 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.65/337.63 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.65x = 337.63 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.65x = 45,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,286.31/244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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