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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 335.71 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 335.71 and 132.75 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 335.71 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/335.71 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 335.71 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 44,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,565.50/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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