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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 364.68 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 364.68 and 134.91 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 364.68 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/364.68 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 364.68 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 49,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198.98/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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