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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 336.72 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 336.72 and 133.47 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 336.72 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/336.72 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 336.72 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 44,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942.78/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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