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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 365.15 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 365.15 and 135.14 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 365.15 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/365.15 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 365.15 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 49,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,344.88/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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