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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 337.85 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 337.85 and 134.29 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 337.85 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/337.85 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 337.85 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 45,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,369.37/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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