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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 335.94 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 335.94 and 132.91 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 335.94 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/335.94 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 335.94 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 44,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,650.34/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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