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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.03, 364.06 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.03, 364.06 and 202.02 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.03 : 364.06 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.03/364.06 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.03x = 364.06 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.03x = 73,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,547.40/243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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