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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 364.91 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 364.91 and 189.54 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 364.91 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/364.91 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 364.91 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 69,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,164.09/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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