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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 335.90 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 335.90 and 132.88 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 335.90 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/335.90 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 335.90 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 44,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,634.39/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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