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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 365.25 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 365.25 and 135.26 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 365.25 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/365.25 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 365.25 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 49,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,403.72/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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