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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 364.19 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 364.19 and 134.87 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 364.19 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/364.19 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 364.19 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 49,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,117.63/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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