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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.59, 336.14 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.59, 336.14 and 133.05 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.59 : 336.14 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.59/336.14 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.59x = 336.14 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.59x = 44,722.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,722.76/243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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