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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.11, 981.20 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.11, 981.20 and 243.15 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.11 : 981.20 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.11/981.20 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.11x = 981.20 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.11x = 238,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,583.60/654.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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