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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 337.64 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 337.64 and 134.15 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 337.64 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/337.64 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 337.64 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 45,294.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294.41/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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