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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.40, 364.90 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.40, 364.90 and 135.04 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.40 : 364.90 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.40/364.90 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.40x = 364.90 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.40x = 49,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276.10/243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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