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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 336.45 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 336.45 and 133.29 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 336.45 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/336.45 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 336.45 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 44,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,845.42/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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