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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.06, 365.40 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.06, 365.40 and 197.70 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.06 : 365.40 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.06/365.40 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.06x = 365.40 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.06x = 72,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,239.58/243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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