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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 337.97 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 337.97 and 134.38 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 337.97 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/337.97 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 337.97 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 45,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418.12/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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