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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 364.81 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 364.81 and 106.26 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 364.81 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/364.81 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 364.81 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 38,764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,764.71/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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