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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 365.10 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 365.10 and 189.96 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 365.10 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/365.10 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 365.10 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 69,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,354.40/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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