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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 336.45 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 336.45 and 133.28 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 336.45 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/336.45 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 336.45 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 44,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,841.39/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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