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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.85 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.85 and 135.71 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.85 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.85 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.85 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 49,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,649.05/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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