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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.82, 365.46 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.82, 365.46 and 135.55 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.82 : 365.46 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.82/365.46 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.82x = 365.46 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.82x = 49,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,538.10/243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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