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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 337.83 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 337.83 and 134.28 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 337.83 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/337.83 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 337.83 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 45,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,363.31/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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