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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 336.59 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 336.59 and 133.39 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 336.59 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/336.59 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 336.59 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 44,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,897.74/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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