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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 364.46 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 364.46 and 197.64 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 364.46 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/364.46 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 364.46 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 72,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,030.89/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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