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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.13, 365.01 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.13, 365.01 and 151.54 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.13 : 365.01 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.13/365.01 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.13x = 365.01 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.13x = 55,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,313.62/243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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