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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.08, 363.97 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.08, 363.97 and 191.82 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.08 : 363.97 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.08/363.97 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.08x = 363.97 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.08x = 69,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,816.73/243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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