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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 337.83 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 337.83 and 134.27 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 337.83 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/337.83 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 337.83 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 45,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,361.41/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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