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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.19, 335.61 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.19, 335.61 and 132.67 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.19 : 335.61 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.19/335.61 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.19x = 335.61 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.19x = 44,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,525.38/243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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