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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 364.46 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 364.46 and 134.73 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 364.46 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/364.46 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 364.46 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 49,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,103.02/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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