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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 365.78 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 365.78 and 136.32 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 365.78 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/365.78 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 365.78 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 49,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863.47/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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