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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.51, 365.40 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.51, 365.40 and 135.24 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.51 : 365.40 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.51/365.40 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.51x = 365.40 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.51x = 49,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416.70/243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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