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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.76 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.76 and 199.56 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.76 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.76 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.76 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 67,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,004.27/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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