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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 364.79 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 364.79 and 134.88 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 364.79 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/364.79 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 364.79 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 49,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202.88/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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