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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 364.95 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 364.95 and 89.27 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 364.95 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/364.95 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 364.95 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 32,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,577.26/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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