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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.29, 335.76 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.29, 335.76 and 132.76 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.29 : 335.76 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.29/335.76 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.29x = 335.76 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.29x = 44,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,575.42/243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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