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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 364.76 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 364.76 and 189.12 is: 283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 364.76 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/364.76 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 364.76 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 68,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,983.41/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.70

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