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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 364.87 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 364.87 and 133.81 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 364.87 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/364.87 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 364.87 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 48,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,823.25/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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