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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.17, 364.56 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.17, 364.56 and 191.69 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.17 : 364.56 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.17/364.56 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.17x = 364.56 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.17x = 69,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,880.68/243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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