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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 336.19 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 336.19 and 133.09 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 336.19 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/336.19 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 336.19 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 44,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,743.53/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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