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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 334.83 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 334.83 and 187.45 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 334.83 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/334.83 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 334.83 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 62,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763.88/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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