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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 364.93 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 364.93 and 189.22 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 364.93 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/364.93 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 364.93 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 69,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,052.05/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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