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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.01, 335.36 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.01, 335.36 and 132.49 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.01 : 335.36 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.01/335.36 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.01x = 335.36 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.01x = 44,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,431.66/243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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