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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 337.86 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 337.86 and 134.30 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 337.86 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/337.86 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 337.86 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 45,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374.94/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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