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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.33 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.33 and 132.48 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.33 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.33 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.33 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 44,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423.68/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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