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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 366.18 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 366.18 and 134.10 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 366.18 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/366.18 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 366.18 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 49,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,104.74/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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