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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.31, 364.38 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.31, 364.38 and 133.46 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.31 : 364.38 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.31/364.38 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.31x = 364.38 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.31x = 48,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630.49/243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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