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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 365.72 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 365.72 and 189.91 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 365.72 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/365.72 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 365.72 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 69,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,453.39/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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