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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 335.76 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 335.76 and 193.96 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 335.76 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/335.76 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 335.76 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 65,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124.01/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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