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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 364.77 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 364.77 and 135.06 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 364.77 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/364.77 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 364.77 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 49,265.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,265.84/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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