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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.13, 336.13 and 188.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.13, 336.13 and 188.05 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.13 : 336.13 = 188.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.13/336.13 = 188.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.13x = 336.13 × 188.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.13x = 63,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209.25/243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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