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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.11, 335.18 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.11, 335.18 and 196.31 is: 270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.11 : 335.18 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.11/335.18 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.11x = 335.18 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.11x = 65,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,798.00/243.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.66

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