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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 365.33 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 365.33 and 135.31 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 365.33 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/365.33 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 365.33 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 49,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432.80/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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