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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 365.13 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 365.13 and 135.18 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 365.13 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/365.13 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 365.13 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 49,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,358.27/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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