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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.39 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.39 and 88.94 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.39 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.39 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.39 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 32,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,409.54/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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