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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 337.94 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 337.94 and 134.36 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 337.94 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/337.94 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 337.94 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 45,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,405.62/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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