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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.39, 365.07 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.39, 365.07 and 97.11 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.39 : 365.07 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.39/365.07 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.39x = 365.07 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.39x = 35,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,449.90/243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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