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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 363.74 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 363.74 and 187.86 is: 281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 363.74 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/363.74 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 363.74 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 68,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,332.67/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.05

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