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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 336.50 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 336.50 and 133.33 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 336.50 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/336.50 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 336.50 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 44,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866.86/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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