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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.75, 337.75 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.75, 337.75 and 134.22 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 337.75 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/337.75 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 337.75 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 45,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,332.81/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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