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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 365.18 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 365.18 and 135.40 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 365.18 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/365.18 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 365.18 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 49,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,445.37/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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