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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.52, 365.35 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.52, 365.35 and 135.39 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.52 : 365.35 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.52/365.35 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.52x = 365.35 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.52x = 49,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,462.23/243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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