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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 364.83 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 364.83 and 78.74 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 364.83 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/364.83 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 364.83 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 28,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726.26/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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