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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 364.66 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 364.66 and 135 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 364.66 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/364.66 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 364.66 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 49,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,229.10/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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