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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 365.28 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 365.28 and 135.09 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 365.28 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/365.28 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 365.28 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 49,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,345.68/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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