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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.69, 364.68 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.69, 364.68 and 191.89 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.69 : 364.68 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.69/364.68 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.69x = 364.68 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.69x = 69,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,978.45/243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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