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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.39, 364.86 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.39, 364.86 and 89.28 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.39 : 364.86 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.39/364.86 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.39x = 364.86 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.39x = 32,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574.70/243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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