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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 336.53 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 336.53 and 133.33 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 336.53 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/336.53 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 336.53 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 44,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,869.29/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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