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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 335.20 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 335.20 and 187.72 is: 258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 335.20 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/335.20 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 335.20 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 62,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923.74/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.87

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