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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 365.16 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 365.16 and 202.97 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 365.16 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/365.16 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 365.16 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 74,116.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,116.53/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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