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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 337.99 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 337.99 and 134.39 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 337.99 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/337.99 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 337.99 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 45,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422.48/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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