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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 365.71 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 365.71 and 81.50 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 365.71 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/365.71 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 365.71 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 29,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,804.96/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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