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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 364.90 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 364.90 and 106.28 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 364.90 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/364.90 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 364.90 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 38,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781.57/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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