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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 365.13 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 365.13 and 202.62 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 365.13 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/365.13 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 365.13 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 73,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,982.64/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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