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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.93, 366.12 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.93, 366.12 and 134.31 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.93 : 366.12 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.93/366.12 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.93x = 366.12 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.93x = 49,172.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,172.89/243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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