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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 365.46 and 189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 365.46 and 189.49 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 365.46 = 189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/365.46 = 189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 365.46 × 189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 69,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,251.02/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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