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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 366.04 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 366.04 and 134.18 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 366.04 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/366.04 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 366.04 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 49,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,115.25/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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