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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 338.08 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 338.08 and 134.46 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 338.08 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/338.08 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 338.08 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 45,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,458.15/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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