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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 366.13 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 366.13 and 193.12 is: 289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 366.13 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/366.13 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 366.13 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 70,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,706.06/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.84

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