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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.39, 365.09 and 60.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.39, 365.09 and 60.79 is: 91.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.39 : 365.09 = 60.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.39/365.09 = 60.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.39x = 365.09 × 60.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.39x = 22,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,192.11/243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.18

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