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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 338.07 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 338.07 and 134.45 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 338.07 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/338.07 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 338.07 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 45,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,454.36/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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