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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 365.91 and 87.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 365.91 and 87.79 is: 131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 365.91 = 87.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/365.91 = 87.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 365.91 × 87.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 32,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,121.99/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.68

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