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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.95, 338.04 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.95, 338.04 and 134.43 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.95 : 338.04 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.95/338.04 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.95x = 338.04 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.95x = 45,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,440.88/244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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