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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 365.00 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 365.00 and 135.14 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 365.00 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/365.00 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 365.00 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 49,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,323.60/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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