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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 335.52 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 335.52 and 191.28 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 335.52 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/335.52 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 335.52 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 64,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,178.27/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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