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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.46 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.46 and 86.87 is: 130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.46 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.46 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.46 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 31,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,661.12/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.24

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