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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 336.40 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 336.40 and 133.25 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 336.40 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/336.40 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 336.40 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 44,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,824.79/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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