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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.73, 336.36 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.73, 336.36 and 133.20 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.73 : 336.36 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.73/336.36 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.73x = 336.36 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.73x = 44,803.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,803.15/243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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