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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 365.46 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 365.46 and 189.58 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 365.46 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/365.46 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 365.46 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 69,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,283.91/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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