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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 364.81 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 364.81 and 89.18 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 364.81 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/364.81 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 364.81 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 32,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,533.76/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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