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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 364.18 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 364.18 and 202.50 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 364.18 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/364.18 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 364.18 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 73,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,746.45/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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