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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 337.97 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 337.97 and 134.37 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 337.97 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/337.97 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 337.97 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 45,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411.34/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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