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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 335.91 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 335.91 and 132.89 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 335.91 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/335.91 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 335.91 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 44,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,637.40/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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