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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 335.33 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 335.33 and 196.51 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 335.33 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/335.33 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 335.33 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 65,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,895.70/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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