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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.13, 364.61 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.13, 364.61 and 133.53 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.13 : 364.61 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.13/364.61 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.13x = 364.61 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.13x = 48,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,686.37/243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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