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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.06, 364.46 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.06, 364.46 and 86.82 is: 130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.06 : 364.46 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.06/364.46 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.06x = 364.46 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.06x = 31,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,642.42/243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.18

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