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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 365.36 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 365.36 and 191.19 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 365.36 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/365.36 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 365.36 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 69,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,853.18/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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