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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 338.05 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 338.05 and 134.44 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 338.05 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/338.05 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 338.05 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 45,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,447.29/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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