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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.25 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.25 and 243.90 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.25 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.25 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.25 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 105,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,913.58/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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