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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.78 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.78 and 135.44 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.78 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.78 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.78 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 49,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,541.24/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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