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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 365.81 and 205.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 365.81 and 205.00 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 365.81 = 205.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/365.81 = 205.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 365.81 × 205.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 74,989.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,989.11/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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