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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.93, 365.36 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.93, 365.36 and 200.73 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.93 : 365.36 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.93/365.36 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.93x = 365.36 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.93x = 73,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,338.71/243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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