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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.69, 364.95 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.69, 364.95 and 133.83 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.69 : 364.95 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.69/364.95 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.69x = 364.95 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.69x = 48,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,841.26/243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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