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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 364.98 and 81.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 364.98 and 81.01 is: 121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 364.98 = 81.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/364.98 = 81.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 364.98 × 81.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 29,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,566.62/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.51

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