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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 365.28 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 365.28 and 135.08 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 365.28 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/365.28 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 365.28 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 49,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,342.02/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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