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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.98, 365.28 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.98, 365.28 and 192.34 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.98 : 365.28 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.98/365.28 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.98x = 365.28 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.98x = 70,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,257.69/243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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