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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.25, 1,290.38 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.25, 1,290.38 and 243.90 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.25 : 1,290.38 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.25/1,290.38 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.25x = 1,290.38 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.25x = 314,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,722.46/860.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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