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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 430.74 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 430.74 and 243.78 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 430.74 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/430.74 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 430.74 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 105,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,005.80/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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