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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 365.51 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 365.51 and 135.43 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 365.51 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/365.51 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 365.51 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 49,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,501.02/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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