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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 365.74 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 365.74 and 189.74 is: 284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 365.74 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/365.74 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 365.74 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 69,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,395.51/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.71

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