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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 365.01 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 365.01 and 133.56 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 365.01 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/365.01 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 365.01 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 48,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749.21/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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