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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.52, 365.38 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.52, 365.38 and 135.30 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.52 : 365.38 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.52/365.38 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.52x = 365.38 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.52x = 49,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,435.91/243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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