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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 365.42 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 365.42 and 135.34 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 365.42 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/365.42 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 365.42 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 49,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,455.94/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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