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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 363.49 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 363.49 and 201.89 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 363.49 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/363.49 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 363.49 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 73,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,385.40/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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