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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 363.93 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 363.93 and 189.07 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 363.93 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/363.93 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 363.93 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 68,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,808.25/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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