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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 364.71 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 364.71 and 131.99 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 364.71 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/364.71 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 364.71 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 48,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,138.07/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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