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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 365.52 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 365.52 and 135.28 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 365.52 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/365.52 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 365.52 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 49,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447.55/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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