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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 362.88 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 362.88 and 197.24 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 362.88 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/362.88 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 362.88 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 71,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,572.64/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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