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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 338.04 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 338.04 and 134.46 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 338.04 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/338.04 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 338.04 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 45,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,452.86/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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